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Russian TV channel scotches rumours of a Kremlin coup with report Mr Putin is at rural retreat recovering from flu, while spokesman says president will be watching Crimea documentary airing tonight<p>Media speculation has reached fever pitch over the weekend about <b>the whereabouts of Russian President</b> …

Relax, take short steps, and be sure to warm up before each run.<p><i>I am starting to train for a half-marathon, and the more I read about proper running technique, the more confused I get. Can you enlighten me as to proper running form? Thank you. —Jennifer</i><p>Hi, Jennifer. Great news about training for …

Slow down to get stronger and go longer.<p>Never underestimate the power of a good walk--and not just as a midrun break. Going for a "pure" walk (no running at all) allows your body to make small adaptations that strengthen your feet, knees, and hips. Long, brisk walks can help boost your endurance. …

In his new book <i>Diet Cults,</i> Matt Fitzgerald argues against the idea that there is any one "best" way to eat. Along the way, he covers popular diets such as Atkins, the raw-food movement, and the Paleo Diet, each time exploring the dangers of excluding an entire food group. By the end of the book, …

Summer is awesome, but it can also be bad for your diet. You're probably too busy boozing it up at parties and downing whatever you please at barbecues, but it's important to remember to bring some healthy food into the mix, too. You can do that by adding one of these nutritious super-summery …

Trying to lose weight? Most people are. On any given day, more than half of all American citizens is on some kind of diet or purposefully restricting their food intake in some way in an attempt to lose weight.<p>Unfortunately, research indisputably shows that trying to intentionally starve yourself …

A new national initiative compares four well-known diet indexes.<p>Interested in eating the healthiest-possible diet? Good luck. There are so many diets out there, including multiple variations on each diet, that it’s nearly impossible to pick the best one. The popular Mediterranean diet, for example, …

The on-trend diet isn't a fad and it's way more sustainable than it sounds. Here's how I started eating more veggies and grains and loved every healthy second of it.<p>I started eating a whole foods plant-based diet nine months ago. I had gained 20-something pounds from a hormone-related health issue …